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Kozhikode has its own airport 25 km away from the main city. There are trains and overnight buses from every major South Indian city. The state and national highway road network are very good. There are regular bus services operating from cities like Mangalore, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai. It is also well connected to these cities by a good road network.

By Flight: Kozhikode is connected to many other major cities as there is an international airport located in the city. It is well connected to Mumbai via regular flights operated by Jet Airways and Air India. It is also connected to cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Chennai and Bangalore through regular flights. It is also well connected to major Gulf countries.

By Road: The state and national highway road network are very good. There are regular bus services operating from cities like Mangalore, Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai. It is also well connected to these cities by a good road network.

By Train: There are trains that ply daily between Kozhikode and many other places across the country. The reservations can be easily done through the IRCTC website. There are a handful of direct trains to Chennai and Mumbai from Kozhikode. The route between Mumbai and Kozhikode come under the Konkan Railways and has picturesque views. There are also multiple trains between Kozhikode, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.

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Taxis and Autos are the easiest modes of transport available. Many places of tourist attractions are nearby and you can easily explore them on foot. Auto rickshaws are the cheapest mode of travel and the taxis are also available at good rates. However, taxis are not required unless you have to go somewhere out of the city. If you want to commute within the city, autos and buses are the best options.

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For those who want to enjoy the best of Kozhikode backwaters, they must plan their Kerala trip during the winters or between the months of October to March. This is the time when the mercury level drops down and offers an extremely pleasant experience of backwater cruising in Kozhikode.

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1. Westway Hotel

2. The Raviz Calicut

3. Hotel Maharani

4. The Gateway Hotel Calicut

5. Beach Hotel

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With a blend of Arab and Malabar cuisine, Kozhikode is famous for its meat dishes and desserts. A connoisseur of food should never miss, Erachi Pathiri (soft rice bread with meat fillings) and Erachi/Meat curry, Kuzhi Mandhi (prawns, mutton, chicken and fish), Kozhikode pav bhaji (special chicken gravy fillings) and Aradika (rice flour and mussel). If you are a vegetarian, you could always opt for the option of traditional Kerala Sadhya. A concoction of mussels in rice flour cooked in the shell called Arikadaka is equally special. Another thing that should make it to your list of desserts is Calicut Halwa available across many bakeries. Biryanis are cooked delicately, and Kozhikode famous for its Malabar style recipe.

Aval milk (beaten rice, nuts, fruits and milk), Sulaimani (black tea with a punch of lemon) and kulukki sarbath(special lemonade with fruit flavour and khus khus) are the unique renowned drinks. Kozhikode is also famous for its snacks varieties like Adda (wheat or rice roll with coconut and sugar filling) and Pazham nirachathu (banana fry coconut filling), Mutta Mala and Mutta Surka (sweets made of egg) and chatti pathiri(soft rice bread with sweet nut fillings).

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Hotel Paragon Restaurant

Hotel Paragon Restaurant is a wonderful place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is fresh, authentic and so delicious and plentiful. The overwhelming menu is famous for fish dishes such as fish in tamarind sauce, and its legendary chicken biryani.

Le Sante Café

Come here to hog on the best burgers in the town! Located in the heart of Kozhikkode town, Le Sante Café is awesome for hangout and a quick bite.

Speciality: Burgers, Waffles, ice-creams and desserts
Location: NIT Mukkam Road, Kozhikode

Adam's Teashop

Distressed-wood shutters, vibrant paintwork and old-school radios create a retro-style scene at this wildly popular restaurant near the beach, where classic Malabari dishes are given a creative makeover. Biryanis come wrapped in banana leaves; there are jazzed-up chicken, beef or prawn tiffin boxes; or try the pachakkari or fish pollichathu.

Mezban

Mezban is the Multicuisine Restaurant in calicut which provides cuosines like Indian, Seafood, Continental, Fusion etc.  It is a wonderful restaurant that serves great food. Very friendly & helpful staff.

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Calicut, with its never-ending charm offers one a lot of things to do. Have a look at some of the exciting and interesting things to do here.

• Kozhikode Beach: Go for A Swim
• Kozhikode Backwaters: Witness the Beauty of Kerala
• Beypore Beach: Take A Stroll
• Lion’s Park: Enjoy the Rides
• SM Street: Relish Delicious Sweets
• Mananchira Square: Relax in The Park
• Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum: Visit This Marvel
• Mishkal Mosque: Explore the Oldest Building

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The top shopping places in Kozhikode are Sweet Street (Mithai Theravu), HiLite Mall, Focus Mall.

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Sarovaram Biopark and The Lighthouse Restaurant are two most amazing places for couples in Calicut.

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Calicut is famous for its sandy beaches, banana chips, halwa, and biryani.